1.Rg7+ then 2.Ng5

What would that bribe buy me -- a "between you and I"?

Did I pass?

Also, I let my dog sniff items so he can register his approval/disapproval. So far, all items have passed his test -- but you never know...😉

Not just to feel included, but also to have a fuller understanding of what's going on with me at the moment. I'm aways in wonderment about how much information my dog picks up from a couple of sniffs.

Wasn't this design used on an album cover back in the day? I can't place it -- can you help?

The idea would be to allow the OP (and only the OP) to edit his/her own posts. I don't think that would lead to abuse and disinformation. Your thoughts?

When you do tactical puzzles, flip the board so you're viewing the position from the point of view of the "victim" of the tactic. Over time, this should help you to hone your ability to see your opponents' offensive resources (i.e., best moves).

Donate to Help Save Blackie – Urgent Surgery Needed, organized by Jonas Van Dael Hi everyone, Many of you have seen Blackie in my chess videos. She’s been… Jonas Van Dael needs your support for Help Save Blackie – Urgent Surgery Needed

Hi, All, especially #chesspunks. I follow Pegasus Chess on YouTube -- I think that Jonas is a terrific explainer, and he seems like a good person. He just posted that his dear cat needs surgery, and he asked for help. I donated to his GoFundMe; I encourage you to, as well, here: gofund.me/9d5fd81a

Love this! But if I may humbly offer a suggestion: The boy should say, "Daddy says he owns you. Get me an ice cream."

Love this! But if I may humbly offer a suggestion: The boy should say, "Get me an ice cream."

Or just "America." I think that maps should just label everything "America." That would show that we're number 1, right?

1.Qg7+ Nxg7 2.Nf6#. Right?

Has anyone come up with a branded word for "post" that applies to Bluesky? In honor of the butterfly logo, a "flutter"? (I don't like it any more than you do, but I wanted to get the conversation started.) Reply with your ideas!

Back in the day, when people asked me why I liked Twitter, I would sometimes say, "It's like I'm hosting the world's most interesting dinner party." Today, thanks in large part to Starter Packs, Bluesky has that same feel. Bon appetit, y'all!

Bluesky feels like Twitter did in the early days, i.e., before it got X'ed.